Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported April 18, 2018
Beckman Coulter has determined that there is a potential for under-reporting casts. This can occur if per high-power field (/HPF) units of measurement for casts are selected in th…
Beckman Coulter Inc. recalled BECKMAN COULTER iQ200 Series Urine Microscopy Analyzer, Catalog Numbers: 700-3345, C106… - a moderate-severity action.
BECKMAN COULTER iQ200 Series Urine Microscopy Analyzer, Catalog Numbers: 700-3345, C106… was recalled by Beckman Coulter Inc. in April 18, 2018. Reason: Beckman Coulter has determined that there is a potential for under-reporting casts. This can occur if per hig…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1362-2018 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Beckman Coulter Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Beckman Coulter has determined that there is a potential for under-reporting casts. This can occur if per hig….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1362-2018 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1362-2018) was formally reported on April 18, 2018, with the manufacturer initiating the action on March 2, 2018. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Beckman Coulter Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Brea, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as 5247 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: Beckman Coulter has determined that there is a potential for under-reporting casts. This can occur if per high-power field (/HPF) units of measurement for casts are selected in the iQ200 software, but the abnormal thres… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
5247 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
BECKMAN COULTER iQ200 Series Urine Microscopy Analyzer, Catalog Numbers: 700-3345, C10684, 700-3375, C10683, 700-3325, 700-3347, 700-3320, 700-3322, 700-3370
Beckman Coulter has determined that there is a potential for under-reporting casts. This can occur if per high-power field (/HPF) units of measurement for casts are selected in the iQ200 software, but the abnormal threshold and/or grading format is set up based on reporting per low-power field (/LPF)* or *per microliter. This may occur during initial method validation or if settings are altered after the initial validation.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1362-2018 |
| Date reported | April 18, 2018 |
| Date initiated | March 2, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Beckman Coulter Inc. |
| Firm location | Brea, CA |
| Affected scope | 5247 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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